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Beurre Blanc Sauce

This classic French beurre blanc sauce is a silky, tangy, and rich butter sauce made with white wine, vinegar, shallots, and cold butter. Perfect for drizzling over fish, seafood, or vegetables to elevate any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine French
Servings 4 people
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 0.25 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons shallots, finely minced
  • 0.5 cup unsalted cold butter, cut into small cubes
  • to taste salt
  • to taste white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Combine white wine, white wine vinegar, and minced shallots in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Bring to a simmer and reduce until about 2 tablespoons of liquid remain.
  • Lower the heat to low. If using, add heavy cream now.
  • Whisk in cold butter cubes gradually, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
  • Remove from heat and season with salt and white pepper to taste.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve if a smoother sauce is desired.
  • Serve immediately over fish, seafood, or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 50mg
Keyword Beurre Blanc, French Sauce, Healthy Comfort Food, High Protein Meals, Seafood Sauce
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